Galenara lixaria

(Grote, 1883)

Galenara lixaria is a geometrid described by Grote in 1883. Originally placed in the Phigalia, it was later transferred to Galenara. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6630. It belongs to the Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae.

Galenara lixaria, det. John L. Sperry, -26143, North Rim, Grand Canyon, Arizona, July 1949, Crickmer (49550607582) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Galenara lixaria: /ɡæləˈnɛərə lɪkˈsɛəriə/

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Distribution

North America. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Phigalia lixaria by Grote in 1883, this was subsequently transferred to the Galenara. The basionym Phigalia lixaria remains in use for nomenclatural purposes.

MONA/Hodges number

6630

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